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LF05 DLY

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DLY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 145,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 15 Mar 2016 137,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside bonnet safety catch not working

Fail 11 Mar 2016 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 118,055 miles

Damage to nearside rear wing/wheel arch

Front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,494 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch/wing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,845 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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LF05 DLY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 DLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LF05 DLY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LF05 DLY safe to buy?

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